Tokyopop has announced the launch of a new publishing imprint for younger readers – Tokyopop Kids. The imprint is dedicated to publishing manga, graphic novels, picture books, chapter books, middle-grade novels, and Spanish-language titles, all aimed at children up to 12 years old.
Tokyopop Kids builds on the company’s nearly 30-year publishing legacy and will become a trusted brand in the children’s publishing arena by offering inclusive, imaginative, and high-quality titles that appeal to kids, parents, educators, and librarians. The imprint will debut its first releases in the Fall of 2026.
Tokyopop Kids is founded on a premise to empower young readers through imaginative and inclusive visual storytelling. It will become a trusted source foryoung readers and parents seeking manga, international graphic novels, and illustrated chapter book and picture book content. Fundamental themes include offering stories that ignite curiosity and wonder with imagination and adventure, celebrating cultural diversity with global stories and inclusive characters, and promoting literacy and age-appropriate narratives through engaging visual formats.
Tokyopop delivers creator Moyori Mori’s award-winning BL manga series Bride of Ignat to readers with the debut of Vol. 1 on April 28, 2026.
This beautifully illustrated, award-winning fantasy from Tokyopop’s LoveLove imprint will be available digitally and in paperback and hardcover editions. It tells the story of Rita, a young man chosen by his village to become the “Dragon’s Bride”, and Ignat, the mythical dragon to whom Rita is sacrificed. Only the warmth of Rita’s loving determination is enough to thaw Ignat’s long-frozen heart in this sweeping mystical romance by rising star of the BL world, Moyori Mori. A 2025 Chill Chill Award winner!
“If life is meaningless no matter where you are…” Rita, a lonely boy, is chosen as the “Dragon’s Bride” by the village custom. The ancient legend of the “Snowy Mountain Dragon” is now nothing more than a legend, but Rita, unable to find his role in the village, accepts the sacrifice while realizing that it is to reduce the number of mouths to feed. Rita, who was left alone and freezing in the snowstorm, is saved by Ignat, a beautiful dragon in human form. Rita’s eyes sparkle because the dragon really exists, and he can fulfill his role as a “bride”, but Ignat rejects him, saying “I no longer need a bride.” Still, Rita cannot give up, and he learns the secret of the ritual to turn humans into “dragons.” A silent dragon x a fearless sacrifice. A fantasy BL story of a non-human marriage that will heal your frozen heart!
A special edition of Vol. 1 also will be available exclusively from Kinokuniya Bookstores in the United States featuring a Kinokuniya exclusive variant cover and a bonus shikishi artboard illustration by Moyori Mori (available while supplies last). Pre-orders for this edition are expected to begin in early April.
Tokyopop expands its catalog of Girls Love (GL) manga published under its LoveLove with Sal Jiang‘s Ayaka Is In Love With Hiroko.
Ayaka is passionately, head over heels in love with her work senior, Hiroko. But no matter how hard she tries to catch her eye, the polished, professional Hiroko never seems to get the hint. What’s a girl supposed to do to prove her love to her boss?
Hiroko isn’t out at work — though she’s got a reputation for being a real womanizer in the local lesbian community. But her self-control is tested when her beautiful and busty work subordinate starts getting awfully close to her…
This workplace rom-com by popular Twitter artist Sal Jiang features two lovestruck coworkers – who each think the other is straight. Ayaka Is In Love With Hiroko Vol. 1 is available now in-print and digitally from leading retailers.
Tokyopop has announced a publishing partnership with 247 Comics, a creator-led publishing and content studio. Tokyopop will begin publishing and providing product development and marketing support for a broad range of 247 Comics’ manga-inspired original graphic novels. Tokyopop also will work with 247 Comics to create a range of licensed merchandise based on these properties.
Engaging Tokyopop’s digital marketing resources, production expertise, and extensive channel distribution network that is managed by Penguin Random House, the initiative will launch in coming months with exclusive print editions for 247 Comics titles including the sci-fi adventure, Evermind, the intense revenge saga, Heroes Be Damned, the swords and martial arts action of Bladesmyth, and the supernatural crime drama, Zero Ghost. The comic bookstore exclusive editions published by Tokyopop will feature variant covers by world-class manga cover artists.
Tokyopop surprised the ComicsPRO community with an exclusive announcement of its comic shop exclusive single-issue and graphic novel partnership with the team at 247 Comics, formally introducing the 247 Comics powered by Tokyopop publishing initiative.
Announced as Executive Editor of 247 Comics on stage at last year’s ComicsPRO, Terry Kavanagh brings his legacy role as editor of Marvel Comics Presents and shared details on the first issue of 247 Comics Presents & Spotlight, a flip-book quarterly anthology series. The debut issue of “Presents” features original stories by Larry Hama, Howard Mackie, and newcomer Anderson Carman’s original series Cyber League, along with a variant cover by superstar artist Daniel Warren Johnson. The “Spotlight” side will feature reprint and remastered titles New Men, created by Rob Liefeld (Deadpool), and Sons of the Devil, created by Brian Buccelatto (Flash).
EVERMIND
written by Sean Chen and Daniel Wu; artwork by Sean Chen
A science fiction graphic novel set in the future follows renowned scientist Lucas Zhang, who develops breakthrough technology to control robots through the human mind. Zhang’s Neurolink tech powers theme parks and military mechs alike—but when those worlds collide, his quest for immortality and glory spirals into chaos. Welcome to EVERMIND.
HEROES BE DAMNED
written by Vince Sunico and Nicholas Lukic; artwork by Vince Sunico
The Murders of Heroes & Villains by a Mysterious Figure Seeking Revenge. Heroes. Villains. Kill or Be Killed! In a world where capes and cowls maintain cosmic balance, the invincible Victory Force stands as humanity’s last defense. When a shadow dubbed “The Man in Black” begins systematically eradicating heroes and villains alike, leaving only destruction in his wake, even the mighty Victory—the greatest superhero ever known—finds himself at a loss. While the Victory Force scrambles against an enemy they cannot track or identify, young Mystic—granddaughter of Victory himself—is called upon by her mentor Dr. Magic to unlock her unique abilities and pierce the veil surrounding their mysterious adversary. But some darkness refuses to be illuminated, and some truths are better left buried.
BLADESMYTH
written by Lingie Park and Justin Calen-Chenn; artwork by Creees Lee
Honor the Blade, Defy the World. Asian American creator team unlocking Action and Appetite. Loren is visited by a mysterious figure who seems to know everything about what he does in the day and what he really does at night.
ZERO GHOST
written by Justin Jordan; artwork by Brian Ching
An epic adventure set in a world where magic exists and is almost entirely dominated by criminals. Kira Kaine is out for revenge, even if it costs her soul. Literally.
For centuries, the Five Families have operated in the shadows, using hidden magic and sudden violence to dominate the criminal underworld. Kira is heir to the Kaine family, the strongest of them all. But on her eighteenth birthday, unknown enemies slaughter the Kaine family, intending to use Kira as a sacrifice to attain ultimate power. What they didn’t anticipate was Kira breaking free, leading to her being accidentally bonded to an angel of death named Shrike.
With Shrike, she has the power to enact bloody vengeance on the people who betrayed her family, but every use of his power burns away a part of Kira’s very soul. Can she find the truth and her revenge before Shrike destroys her entirely?
Tokyopop expands its line of officially licensed branded merchandise as it announces that a collection of activity books, paper craft books, a fan notebook, a scratch card set, and a card game based on the hit anime franchise Spy x Family. The publishing agreement was negotiated with Crunchyroll.
The hit anime series Spy x Family, adapted from the manga by Tatsuya Endo, follows the thrilling and heartwarming story of elite spy Loid Forger. To complete his latest mission, he must create a fake family – unaware that his “daughter” Anya is a telepath, and his “wife” Yor is a deadly assassin. As they navigate their double lives, their unconventional family dynamic leads to action-packed adventures, and hilarious misunderstandings.
SPY x FAMILY: ANYA FORGER PAPER TOY
Print SRP: $14.99 ∙ 48 Pages ∙ ISBN: 9781427884367 ∙ For Readers 6+ ∙ Available Now
Meet Anya Forger, the adorable telepathic child from SPY x FAMILY, now available as a paper toy! Follow the instructions and easily build Anya Forger, the heroine of the hit anime series. Thanks to a simple and complete step-by-step guide with photos, make your favorite SPY x FAMILY character yourself. Everything is included; all you have to do is make your model!
SPY x FAMILY FAN NOTEBOOK
Print SRP: $14.99 ∙ 120 Pages ∙ ISBN: 9781427884350 ∙ For Readers 12+ ∙ Available Feb. 24th
The perfect notebook for all SPY x FAMILY fans!
With pre-filled pages to complete, explore the mysterious SPY x FAMILY universe in this notebook! Write down and learn to code all your secrets like Twilight, create special missions like a spy, write down your progress at Eden College, and become the ultimate SPY x FAMILY fan!
SPY x FAMILY CARD GAME
Print SRP: $19.99 ∙ ISBN: 9781427884343 ∙ For Players 6+ ∙ Available March 24th
The essential card game for all SPY x FAMILY fans! Join the Forger family in this exciting card game!
Quickly get rid of all your cards to become the big winner. It’s simple, you can place a card of the same character or the same color. But be careful, some cards are special cards! Even Anya Forger and Bond can turn the game around with their skills… Be careful and smart to win!
A game of 50 cards. 2 to 5 players. Ages 6 and up. 15-minute games.
SPY x FAMILY SCRATCH CARDS
Print SRP: $14.99 ∙ 10 Pages ∙ ISBN: 9781427884374 ∙ For Readers 6+ ∙ Available June 30th
Scratch and discover SPY x FAMILY cards!
In this pouch, you will find 10 scratch cards. Simply scratch the black ink with the stick and you will discover your favorite characters from SPY x FAMILY: the brilliant spy Twilight aka Loid Forger, little Anya Forger, Yor Forger, the Forger’s guard dog, Bond, and other favorite students from the Eden College in Berlint.
SPY x FAMILY ACTIVITY BOOK 1
Print SRP: $14.99 ∙ 48 Pages ∙ ISBN: 9781427884329 ∙ For Readers 12+ ∙ Available July 21st
SPY x FAMILY ACTIVITY BOOK 2
PRINT SRP: 14.99 ∙ 48 pages ∙ ISBN: 9781427884336 ∙ For Readers 8+ ∙ Available July 21st
Secret messages to decode, discreet observation games, a race through a maze, or even logic games that will test your sense of deduction… Will you be able to take on the multiple challenges in this workbook?
Publisher TokyoPop has announced the release of deluxe omnibus manga editions for Vassalord in the Fall of 2026.
The first 2 volumes of the manga series by Nanae Chrono will be published in soft and hardcover editions that blend action, supernatural, and boys’ love elements. The story follows a complex relationship between a playboy vampire and his cyborg vampire hunter servant who works for the Vatican. Their crime-fighting adventures are complicated by the pair’s intense, often flirtatious dynamic. The series was originally serialized in Japan in Comic Blade Avarus magazine.
Charley, a cyborg vampire who does the Vatican’s dirty work, is the thrall of the local vampire playboy Johnny Rayflo. As the two of them fight crime–and each other–hilarity, violence and sacrilege ensue! But can Charley resist his own desperate cravings for blood? Find out as the devilish duo go up against a childlike vampire princess, a mysterious branch of the Unitarian Church…and each other.
Manga creator Nanae Chrono is known for creating series such as Vassalord and Peace Maker Kurogane and drew acclaim starting in 2000 with her debut work, Call Me Princess. Her art style is characterized by dynamic character designs and detailed illustrations, and her storytelling often involves historical settings, supernatural action, and samurai themes.
After a lot of rumors, Penguin Random House has officially announced its first Comics Giveaway Day! This is a separate event from Free Comic Book Day which is now being managed by Universal Distribution with cooperation with Lunar Distribution. Both events are taking place on May 2nd.
Comics Giveaway Day is a chance to discover a new series, share a favorite with a friend, or—if you’ve never explored comics before—enjoy your very first. It’s the perfect day to celebrate the world of comics, and you won’t want to miss Penguin Random House’s first biggest comics event of the year!
The 2026 Comics Giveaway Day lineup features original content and exciting previews from some of your favorite Penguin Random House comics publishers:
BOOM! Studios
Dark Horse Comics
IDW Publishing
Ignition Press
Kodansha
Marvel
Penguin Random House Penguin Young Readers
Random House Children’s Books
Ten Speed Graphic
TokyoPop
Wattpad Webtoon Studios
There’ll be comics for all age ranges. Each issue will feature a color-coded logo to indicate the age rating:
Check out the Comics Giveaway Day titles available this year:
Garfield CGD 2026 BOOM!
Jem and the Holograms/My Little Pony Flipbook CGD 2026 BOOM!
Power Rangers #0 CGD 2026 BOOM!
Something is Killing the Children: Road to Slaughter CGD 2026 BOOM!
Avatar: The Last Airbender-Legends/Minecraft: Heart of Cobblestone CGD 2026 Dark Horse Comics
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe/Dungeons & Dragons CGD 2026 Dark Horse Comics
Publishers TokyoPop and Noir Caesar Entertainment expand their relationship and have announced the March 2026 release of Deep 3.
The manga, by creator Mizuno Mitsuhiro and artist Ryosuke Tobimatsu, was originally published in Japan by Shogakukan and has been licensed for North American release by Noir Caesar with print and digital distribution by TokyoPop.
The series depicts the on- and off-the-court dramas of a young Japanese basketball player in his quest to become a top-ranked scorer. Deep 3 was originally serialized in Japan in the manga magazine, Big Comic.
This is the story of a young basketball player willing to do whatever it takes to get back on track.Demian Kawai has devoted himself to basketball with the goal of becoming the top scorer in the National Basketball Organization. For now, competition at the high school level is tough, especially if you can’t measure up to the other players.
Despite his promising future, Demian is struck by a case of the yips, causing his arms to stiffen up and risking his chances to reach the big leagues! Now Demian will have to dig deep to power ahead in his climb to greatness.
Manga fans and readers are invited to sign up for SMS alerts to receive alerts + early access and register at the TokyoPop website and become a TokyoPop Rewards Member to receive free shipping on U.S. orders over $25. The promotion is open to all shoppers in North America (U.S. and Canada). Once registered, members will receive a discount code that can be used starting at 12:00am PST on Black Friday for all manga purchases made via the website. (Note – restrictions on a handful of select titles do apply; please check the website for all eligible titles and products).
This is a prime opportunity for readers to stock up on acclaimed TokyoPop titles and box sets and for shoppers to purchase gifts for their favorite fan and loved ones this holiday season, including a diverse catalog of releases from the LoveLove imprint and other bestsellers.
Also included in the promotion are a range of branded merchandise that includes advent calendars, playing cards, SD figurines and tote bags based on popular anime, manga, and manhwa properties including Attack on Titan, Dr. Stone,Fairy Tail, Tokyo Ghoul, Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood, Sword Art Online, On or Off and Star Crossed.
Publisher TokyoPop has announced the availability of products ordered directly through its website to fans and readers in Canada. This marks an expansion of its e-commerce strategy and includes a broad catalog of manga, light novels, art books, and branded merchandise. You can browse all of items currently available at their website.
Canadian fans also will be able to participate in all TokyoPop website promotions and contests.
TokyoPop publishes an extensive array of manga including acclaimed titles offered under its LoveLove imprint as well as licensed graphic novels and manga inspired titles for franchises by Ubisoft, Capcom, Disney, and forthcoming releases by Mattel.
TokyoPop has also debuted a new line of branded merchandise that includes advent calendars, playing cards, SD figurines and tote bags based on popular anime, manga, and manhwa properties including Attack on Titan, Dr. Stone, Fairy Tail, Tokyo Ghoul, Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood, Sword Art Online, On or Off and Star Crossed. These are available for direct purchase from its website.
